10 shilling 1971 — Kenya ( Pick: 7b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 shilling issued in Kenya in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 7b. The front side design features Jomo Kenyatta on the left, while the back depicts tea pickers in a field, with the value presented without Arabic numerals and letters. This note is designated as Variant b, with a signature dated July 1, 1971.
The banknote is printed on paper and measures 145 x 82 mm. The primary colors are green and cream. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
In 1971, the Kenyan government focused on developing the agricultural sector, with tea being a significant crop for export. The tea industry contributed substantially to the country's economy during this period.
The banknote is printed on paper and measures 145 x 82 mm. The primary colors are green and cream. It was produced by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom.
In 1971, the Kenyan government focused on developing the agricultural sector, with tea being a significant crop for export. The tea industry contributed substantially to the country's economy during this period.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1971-07-01
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Dimensions
- 145 x 82 mm
- Pick catalog
- 7b
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Kenya issued this 10 shilling banknote in 1971. This series followed the introduction of the Kenyan shilling in 1966, after Kenya gained independence from British colonial rule in 1963. The notes were part of an update to include imagery relevant to the newly independent nation.
The front of the banknote features an image of Jomo Kenyatta, the first President of Kenya, with tea pickers depicted on the reverse side. The note was printed by Bradbury Wilkinson and Company in the United Kingdom. This particular variant, identified as Pick 7b, carries the signature of the third governor, with an issue date of July 1, 1971.
